Motor Vehicle Accident Blog

The Role of a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Wrongful Death Cases 

Losing a loved one is devastating – especially if the death is wrongfully caused by the negligence or recklessness of another.   No court case or...

What is the Burden of Proof for Wrongful Death?  

Surviving family members may be entitled to compensation after a wrongful death on New York roads. The deceased person’s family, through a duly appointed personal...

Driving’s More Dangerous Hazards

The dangers of texting while driving is well-documented. Sending or reading a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for five seconds, according to...

New York Governor Vetoes Revised Grieving Families Act  

For the second time in two years, Governor Hochul has vetoed the Grieving Families Act, an important piece of legislation which aimed to allow the...

Can You Sue Someone for Killing a Family Member in a Car Accident?

Many consider the daily commute to and from work to be relatively mundane activities. Some may listen to their favorite radio program, others talk with...

William Mattar’s Viral Wisdom: The Pit Phenomenon and Staying Safe This Football Season 

As the fervor of the football playoffs intensifies, a post on X from Buffalo’s very own car accident injury lawyer, William Mattar, has sparked both...

What Types of Compensation Am I Entitled to After a New York Car Crash?  

The car sits purposeless in the driveway, fender bashed. The pain in your head is splitting. You can’t work. Who will pay your wages? And...

What is Code Blue in Buffalo? 

Code Blue is a life-saving initiative, primarily funded by  Code Blue is funded by Erie County, City of Buffalo, National Fuel, M&T Bank, Evans Devereux...

Safety Of Your Child in a Car

Most states have higher fines for adults who don’t properly secure a child in an approved car seat than for adults who are not buckled...